It was reported that the lorry driver was overtaken with a coughing fit which caused him to lose control of his vehicle.

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Unfortunately, Phillip Beeton died instantly in the crash while Jack was still barely holding on. Paramedics were called to the scene and the crew included none other than the Duke of Cambridge himself.

At the time, Prince William was working as a pilot for the East Anglia Air Ambulance. The royal remembered this accident very well, describing it as one of the most 'daunting' incidents he had ever experienced.

While narrating the experience in a letter to his colleagues, Prince William said:

We were first on scene and in such circumstances, we all had to pitch in to fight to save the young man's life. It is days like this when you know you have made a difference, that gives you the determination to keep going.